Enrollment
1,790
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenville, SC
Wade Hampton High
Federal NCES profile for Wade Hampton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000566
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wade Hampton High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wade Hampton High has class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wade Hampton High ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wade Hampton High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wade Hampton High
Wade Hampton High is a higher-need, large high school in Greenville, South Carolina, enrolling 1,790 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 93% of South Carolina schools and 30% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,790 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greenville's high schools, it stands alongside J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students): Wade Hampton High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 18.1:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Wade Hampton High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wade Hampton High compares
Wade Hampton High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 31% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,790 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,790
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Wade Hampton High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Wade Hampton High.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wade Hampton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wade Hampton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Greenville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
J. L. Mann High Academy
Standard public school
2,013 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Greenville Senior High Academy
Standard public school
1,730 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Berea High
Standard public school
1,250 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Southside High
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Powdersville High
Standard public school
1,024 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Carolina Academy (High)
Standard public school
976 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,790 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wade Hampton High
How many students attend Wade Hampton High?
Wade Hampton High has 1,790 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wade Hampton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wade Hampton High is 18.6:1, which is 30% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wade Hampton High?
51.3% of students at Wade Hampton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wade Hampton High?
The largest demographic group at Wade Hampton High is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wade Hampton High?
Wade Hampton High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wade Hampton High rank among high schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wade Hampton High ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greenville on the city page.
Is Wade Hampton High a good school?
Wade Hampton High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Wade Hampton High, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.
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